THE REFUGE WE NEED IS THE ONE THAT GOD PROVIDES,
NOT THE ONE THAT WE CREATE FOR OURSELVES.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble. Living Bible
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock
where no enemy can reach me.
From the ends of the earth, I call to
you when I begin to lose heart. Lead me to the rock that is
You have been my refuge, a tower of
strength against the enemy.
I
would like to be a guest in your tent forever and to take refuge under the
protection of your wings.
Whenever someone would treat him with
special honor, he'd shrug it off and treat him like an equal, making him feel
important.
Absalom did this to
everyone who came to do business with the king and
Even my best friend, the one I trusted most, the one who shared
my food, has turned against me.
(Written by David when he was running from his son Absalom.) I
have a lot of enemies, Lord. Many fight against
But you are my shield, and you give
me victory and great honor.
I pray
to you, and you answer from your sacred hill.
Ten thousand enemies attack from
every side, but I am not afraid.
Come and save me, Lord God! Break my enemies' jaws and shatter their teeth,
because you protect and bless your
people.
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You
shall